Distributive Property and Combining like terms
Simplify:
3π₯ + 4π₯
7x
Solve for x:
x + 5 = 12
x = 7
Solve for x:
2x + 3 = 11
x = 4
Determine the number of solutions:
2(x+4)=3x+2
One solution
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Listen quietly and pay attention.
Simplify:
2π + 5 + 3π
5a + 5
Solve for x:
3x = 15
x = 5
Solve for x:
3x - 4 = 8
x = 4
Determine the number of solutions:
2x+5 = 2x+8
NO solutions
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Raise your hand and ask for help.
Simplify:
2(3x+4)
6x + 8
Solve for x:
x - 8 = -3
x = 5
Solve for x:
4(x + 2) = 16
x = 2
Determine the number of solutions:
2x+4=2(x+2)
Infinitely many solutions OR All solutions
How can you help when youβre working in a group?
Listen to others, share your ideas, and help with the work.
Simplify:
3π₯ + 2(4π₯ β 5)
11x - 10
Solve for x:
x/4 = 6
x = 24
Solve for x:
5x + 3= 2x + 12
x = 3
Determine the number of solutions:
4xβ7=2(x+5)+3x
One solution
What should you do if your phone rings in class?
Put it away and stay focused on the lesson.
Simplify:
4(2π¦ + 3) β 3(5π¦ β 2)
β7y+18
Solve for x:
-2x = 14
x = -7
Solve for x:
2(3xβ4)=4x+8
x = 6
Determine the number of solutions:
3(xβ2) =4x β 6 β x
Infinitely many solutions OR ALL Solutions
How should you act if you disagree with someone in class?
Stay calm, listen to them, and talk respectfully without interrupting.